Three Sticks 2008 Durell Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)

Country: US / Durell Vineyard
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Three Sticks / Sonoma Coast

Lots of raspberry, cherry, vanilla and new oak richness in this Pinot Noir, and it’s dry and silky. Would score higher except for intrusive acidity that cuts through the mouth like a scalpel. That makes it unbalanced, even though it’s delicious.